Take your career in sports coaching to the next level with this 2-year foundation degree programme offered in partnership with the University of Sunderland.
The course is quite practical in nature but also focuses heavily on the theory behind sport and exercise. Topics include fitness testing, sports coaching, anatomy, sports injuries and psychology in sport.
This course focuses on applying principles form the first year of the course to specific habitat management and looks into practices that can be used to manage these specific habitats. There is also a theme of planning for and addressing countryside access, recreation and tourism into habitat management activities
Want a career in coaching or teaching PE? East Durham College are constantly looking at what employers' needs are and because of this, offer this L3 BTEC Sport in Coaching and Development. You'll spend some time in the classroom, doing practical sessions in the sports complex and fields and then gain some real work experience working with our coaching company partners.
Want to teach PE? This sports studies course will get you on your way covering subjects such as sports nutrition, sports psychology, anatomy and physiology, sports injuries and research methods.
The objectives of this qualification are to develop learners’ skills and knowledge to be able to plan and instruct safe and effective circuit training sessions.And to give learners the essential skills and knowledge to work as a circuit training instructor.
This qualification is aimed at the learner who wants to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor in the context of gym-based exercise.
Study our climate change distance learning course for FREE and learn about the impact of pollution, the barriers to a sustainable future and how to challenge these barriers. The qualification also covers the advantages of renewable energy and how to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprints for a better world.
In this 18 week course you will learn how to assess your fitness levels, how to design a healthy personalised diet and exercise plan, and develop your understanding of anatomy and physiology. The course will also teach you about healthy lifestyles and how technology can be used to help you on your journey.